We had a great time at lunch and thanks for making the trip over. So happy Pat & Jim made it to Catalina in time for it. We so enjoyed our "old timers" get together. Much to short, but still very comforting. Thanks again. It was heart breaking for us to not make Catalina this year, but there's always next year.

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Daisy. Location: Sometimes here, Sometimes there. All depends on the mood of the moment!

We had a great time at lunch and thanks for making the trip over. So happy Pat & Jim made it to Catalina in time for it. We so enjoyed our "old timers" get together. Much to short, but still very comforting. Thanks again. It was heart breaking for us to not make Catalina this year, but there's always next year.

Daisy

Marlene and I are sorry that we will be getting down to Catalina after you and Fred visited. Our opportunities to visit with you are too far in between.

This morning we saw Frank and Barb come driving into Catalina State Park. Within a few minutes we had a mini rally of sorts in our motorhome. Jerry and Ardra came over to visit and catch up on details of our recent life history. Frank and Barb joined in the discussion. Then the guys decided to take a dry run to Premier RV in Tucson to see how our service appointment will be on 1/3. We Saw Russ drive in. Ken rushed over to help with Russ' broken water heater. The girls were treated with a scarf frenzy as Pat D. gave knitted scarves to the girls present around a circle when the weather cleared. Randy made sure we all had chairs! Debbie had a potload of books to give away. Ray gave us information on the big sheep talk to be given by Rangers on Sunday. When Terry returned with the guys who had been on his ride along to the service place, we whimped out due to cold winds. In a little while, Ray came seeking information from Terry on why Liza would be smelling rotten eggs and thinking there was a bird sound. Turns out they had fried( boiling ) batteries. Fast forward, yep batteries are toast.

Group is going to breakfast at 7:30 am. ( Not me nor the late sleepers) Then a tour of old town Tucson for lunch. Don't you wish you were here!

Even IF I do get up earlier, 10 is about the right time for breakfast as I am starting to function and can taste food. If I have anything earlier, it will be a cup(s) of tea, about a pint for starters!

Get up at 6AM,4 cups of coffee, read the newspaper, do two or three crossword puzzles, have breakfast at 10 AM, skip lunch, have more coffee, have a couple of beers at 5PM, Think of making dinner... (Microwave),eat at 6PM.Watch the evening news, hit the bed at 8PM, watch TV and fall a sleep with the TV going full force.

Next morning....repeat.

The typical day of a guy remembering the good times RV'ing and good times,but unable to do it anymore. It's an age factor.

Not recommended but it is reality....bwaww

Here is a little quote: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why we call it a present." Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

Another perfect rally day. I vaguely heard Terry leave at o dark thirty this morning on his way to pick up Russ. Oh wait the windsheild is covered with ice and frost ( or so I was told). Then Jim and Pat drove by so they took the guys. When Terry returned from breakfast I was still sawing logs...... I went into old Tucson today at 11 am ( now that is a decent touring hour) and joined Jerry and Ardra, Mike and Laurie and Debbie. Debbie was our tour guide having lived lots of her life in Tucson. First stop La Cocina for lunch. A bit of a non traditional health food Mexican lunch but delightful old buildings with even more delightful company! I was going to have tofu but last minute I changed to talapia and spinach. We then wandered around the Artisan shops and watched some of the artist do their thing. All of the artwork was superb but most was beyond my budget! Now the prices did not compare to Terry's technology budget but whatever........ An unexpected thrill was the presentation by three Aztec native dancers from Mexico City. They performed actual native dances and explained the tradition and spirit God that was being honored. I liked the barefoot fire dancers. They did caution kids at home to NOT try this one!

From there we visited the Tucson Courthouse and grounds. Lovely informative sculptures, statures, fountains and a beautiful example of old world architecture. We looked up the Z mansion on our I phones. We love suri! How did we ever get along without the instant information of technology?

A tour of University of Arizona completed our day with a final stop at Trader Joes. How does life get much better? Upon our return home we noted 9 guys that it took to add coolant to Randy's rig. I'm sure there is more to that story but I have the photo to prove how many guys it took. We had a nice social hour to welcome Bernie and Marlene as well as Jeff and Sue our final arrivals of the rally. No specific plans mentioned for tomorrow so if you want to do something put your CB on 34 and shout out, but not too early!

Hey everyone, I am up here in Phoenix until the 12th, I would have been at the rally but I am having brake problems and I need to get it attended to before I go anywhere. If anyone is coming my way after the rally and would like to stop by for a mini rally or lunch just send me a note.